Chicken Tikka Masala

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Food as Medicine: Turmeric is one of most powerful anti-tumorgenic spices on the planet, helping to starve off blood supply to tumors and inhibiting their growth. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is what gives curry its yellow color and is a very strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound! Ingredients: For the marinade: 2 lbs…

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Cranberries

BRUSSLES SPROUTS WITH BACON & CRANBERRIES FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: Brussels sprouts have a wide array of health benefits ranging from cardiovascular health, cancer prevention and detoxifying properties. Sulforaphane compounds in Brussels sprouts are known to promote anti-inflammatory activity in the cardiovascular system and help repair any damage in the blood vessels. Being a sulfur-rich vegetable, the body…

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE FOOD-AS-MEDICINE:   Sweet potatoes are an under appreciated treatment for inflammation and cancer. Being rich in beta-carotene, a compound that is converted to Vitamin A within the body, this vegetable can help decrease your risk for cancer. Sweet potatoes are also good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, iron, manganese and…

QUICK ONION SOUP RECIPE

QUICK ONION SOUP RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 1-2 cups Caramelized onions (see above) 1 Tbsp arrowroot 3 cups of bone broth (chicken or beef) 1/2 cup white wine (or more broth) sea salt, black pepper to taste Grated Parmesan or Gruyere cheese DIRECTIONS: At the end of the caramelized onion process, stir in arrowroot allowing it to…

FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ONIONS

FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ONIONS Onions along with garlic, leeks, shallots, and scallions, are members of the pungent sulfur-containing allium family. These foods all contribute as aromatics in culinary applications and potent detoxifiers in the food-as-medicine realm. Onions are a great source of antioxidants and polyphenols, two of the most potent are glutathione and quercetin. These compounds are…